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Over the past decade there has been a creative rebirth in the practice of illustration. Contemporary illustration has more applications, methodologies and fans than ever before. With modes of production ranging from the re-imagined traditions of drawing,...

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For Love and Money

Over the past decade there has been a creative rebirth in the practice of illustration. Contemporary illustration has more applications, methodologies and fans than ever before. With modes of production ranging from the re-imagined traditions of drawing, painting and collage, to the wide range of computer-based applications, and a myriad of uniquecombinations of both hand and digital means, today's illustrators are breaking the mold in terms of production.

This book investigates these myriad ways of working and creating, by featuring work from a diverse range of more than 80 contemporary practitioners, some of whom have never before been featured in a book. Drawn from around the world, the work is accompanied by analysis and interviews with the illustrators. A collection that showcases new talent and focuses on current trends, this book offers a definitive guide to illustration in the new millennium.

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Liz Farrelly is a design writer and editor, published worldwide. Her book credits include, among others, Scrawl, Scrawl Too, Zines, Stick 'Em Up, Brooklyn: New Style, Fashion Forever, and onehundredat360.

Olivia Triggs has worked in the world of photography, production, and illustration for over eight years. In 2007 she founded the creative agency Breed, with the aim of bringing a personal and professional approach to a small roster of diverse talents.